McCreary

Wynona D. “Noni” McCreary, 86, of Butler, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2026, while under the care of Quality Life Services Sugar Creek.

Born June 22, 1939, in Homer City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Delton and Hannah (Walker) Stiles.

Noni was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School in Homer City. She worked most of her life in food service for AVI and Rita’s Italian Ice.

Noni attended East Butler Presbyterian Church for many years. She was also actively involved with the East Butler Sparks where she was the director and also held numerous officer positions. Noni also was a past Cub Scout den leader with her sons. She was known for keeping one of the most meticulous calendars ever and enjoyed keeping her daily journal. Noni loved family reunions, relaxing in the pool, baking, cooking, puzzles, hosting Steelers parties and following her grandchildren’s events. Above all else, she adored spending her time with her large, loving family.

She is survived by two sons, James (Diane) McCreary and Thomas (Karen) McCreary; two daughters, Kimberly (Robert) Armahizer and LeeAnne (Greg) Rodgers; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Abby), Stephen (Kristin), Ryan (Anita), Jonathan, Jordan (Colleen), Megan (Paul), Haley, Reghan, Austin and Luke; five great-grandchildren, Emerson, Ella, Harrison, Maggie and Elsie; three brothers, Lynn (Sharon) Stiles, Leland (Nancy) Stiles and Terry (Wanda) Stiles; four sisters, Leona Wynkoop, Dorothy Martin, Marlene (Ralph) Sparks and Debbie (Bob) Streams; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James R. McCreary, whom she married Aug. 27, 1960, and who passed away on Feb. 9, 2016; and two brothers-in-law, James and John.

MCCREARY — Family and friends of Wynona D. “Noni” McCreary, who died Saturday, June 6, 2026, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at the funeral home with the Rev. Mary Kitchen officiating.

She will be laid to rest in Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial donations in Noni’s name to Quality Life Services Sugar Creek, 120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262.

All who knew Wynona are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.